Nexus 9332PQ 32-Port 40G QSFP+ Data Center Switch
Product Description
The Cisco Systems N9K-C9332PQ is a high-performance 32-port 40-Gigabit QSFP+ switch from the Cisco Nexus 9000 Series, engineered for modern data center fabrics requiring ultra-low latency, high throughput, and scalable leaf-spine architectures.
Designed for cloud-scale networks, the switch delivers high-density 40G connectivity, advanced automation capabilities, and deep programmability. Running Cisco NX-OS software, it supports virtualization, SDN integration, and advanced traffic visibility, enabling optimized application performance across enterprise and service-provider environments.
The N9K-C9332PQ is ideal for organizations deploying high-speed aggregation layers, spine nodes, or dense top-of-rack switching in high-performance data centers.
Model Type
40G Data Center Ethernet Switch — 32× QSFP+ Ports
Category
Networking – Data Center / Cloud Ethernet Switch
Key Features
32× 40G QSFP+ Ports — Provides high-bandwidth connectivity for aggregation, spine, or high-density server fabrics.
Flexible Breakout Support — Supports breakout configurations for 10G connectivity to maximize port utilization.
Cisco NX-OS Software — Enables automation, programmability, telemetry, and advanced network visibility.
Cloud-Scale Architecture — Designed for leaf-spine fabrics, virtualization platforms, and SDN environments.
Low-Latency Switching Fabric — Ensures fast packet forwarding for latency-sensitive applications and workloads.
Data Center-Optimized Form Factor — Compact rack-mount design suitable for high-density deployments.
Technical Specs at a Glance
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | Cisco N9K-C9332PQ |
| Series | Nexus 9000 |
| Port Count | 32 |
| Port Type | 40G QSFP+ Ethernet |
| Software | Cisco NX-OS |
| Deployment | Spine / aggregation / data center fabric |
| Form Factor | Fixed rack-mount switch |
| Use Case | High-density cloud and enterprise networking |
Typical Use Cases
Leaf-Spine Data Center Fabrics — Provides high-bandwidth spine or aggregation switching for scalable architectures.
Cloud & Virtualization Environments — Supports traffic for VMware, containers, and SDN-based networks.
High-Density Server Connectivity — Ideal for environments requiring large-scale east-west traffic handling.
Service Provider & Enterprise Core — Enables scalable high-speed switching for multi-tenant networks.
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